The Vibe Check
If you’ve recently found yourself on the wrong side of a layoff, the tech industry grind can feel pretty isolating. Real talk: staring at job boards all day is a one-way ticket to burnout. TechCrunch is trying to pivot that energy by offering a major discount on their upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco.
The Deal
They are dropping the price of an Expo+ Pass to just $75 for anyone who has been laid off. There’s a massive catch, though: this deal is limited to the first 100 people who snag it. Once they’re gone—or by the time doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT—the offer is officially dead. If you’re looking to get back in the room with 10,000+ founders and investors, you should probably move fast.
Why it matters
Networking is highkey the most important part of getting hired in tech, and it’s way easier to make an impression IRL than through a generic portal. The Expo+ Pass gets you into the Expo Hall at Moscone West to meet 300+ startups and use the event’s AI matchmaking app. Just keep in mind that this specific pass doesn't give you access to the main industry stages or roundtables. If you’re playing the long game for your next career move, being in the space where the opportunities are actually happening is a W.
